Rotes Quartier Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rotes Quartier
Popular places to visit
Bern Art Museum
Inside one of the oldest art museums in Switzerland, view a vast treasure trove of art from the last 800 years, including works by renowned masters.
Federal Palace
Browse a market, play in the fountain or go ice-skating beside this iconic political hub, before taking a guided tour through its historic halls.
Berner Munster
Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.
Bern Expo
After visiting Bern Expo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bern. Experience the museums and festivals in this walkable area.
Bern Rose Garden
See and smell beautiful roses at this dreamy park with hundreds of types of flowers. Appreciate the views from the garden ’s position on a ridge.
Paul Klee Museum
Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.
Activities
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting
Bern: 90-Minute Stroll Through the Old Town
Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Explore Swiss Timekeeping Omega and Swatch Museum Tour from Bern
Our pick of the best Rotes Quartier Hotel Deals
Hotel Bären Am Bundesplatz
"Self service bar offered a complimentary drink each evening"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
NH Bern The Bristol
"Excellent breakfast …variety and everything was presented well. Looked forward to breakfast every day."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Savoy Bern
"Nice, comfortable room, bed and pillows. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Only spent one night there."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
"This is a very lovely hotel. It exceeded my expectations. Clean, comfortable, very hospitable staff. The only downside is the heat control. The lowest heat setting is 20 degrees which much too hot for sleeping. The staff were apologetic and brought us a fan but we needed to have the windows open ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel City am Bahnhof
"Outdated and shabby. Avoid"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Akomo Bern
Other neighbourhoods around Rotes Quartier
Gelbes Quartier
While visiting Gelbes Quartier, you might make a stop by sights like Prison Tower (Kafigturm) and Theater am Zytglogge.
Old City of Bern
Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Bern Clock Tower or Einstein-Haus while you're exploring the area.
Monbijou
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Monbijou and surrounding area, you can visit Freibad Marzili and Federal Palace.
Grünes Quartier
If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Bern Clock Tower and Bern Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Weisses Quartier
Though Weisses Quartier may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bern Town Hall and Berner Munster.
Sandrain
While there might not be top attractions in Sandrain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Freibad Marzili and Bern Historical Museum.
